The Dhammapada" is a core text for Buddhists all over the world. Consisting of more than 400 sayings from Siddhartha Gautama the founder of Buddhism these inspirational words have been translated into every language in the two & a half millennia since the Buddhas death. " The Way of the Buddha" presents for the first time the complete text of F. Max Mullers 1881 translation alongside illustrations from the extensive collections of the Rubin Museum of Art. Each group of thought-provoking observations is accompanied by a beautiful piece of traditional Himalayan Buddhist artwork portraying the Buddha as well as other sages in paintings sculptures & textiles. " The Dhammapada" itself covers a wide range of themes including old age happiness pleasure anger self-awareness wisdom & evil. Gilded & bound in a printed case with a ribbon " The Way of the Buddha" is a portable & elegant source of daily encouragement & spiritual illumination." ...

In the Bible the desert is a place of punishment & discipline but also of blessing & loves reawakening. Both Jesus & the people of Israel before him spent time in the desert learning what it meant to be chosen & loved & holy. Yet while the people of the Exodus frequently got it wrong providing some cautionary tales for us to learn from Jesus himself constantly got it right offering a perfect model for us to follow. In The Way of the Desert Andrew Watson takes us on a Lenten journey from Ash Wednesday to Easter Day from the parting of the Red Sea to Israels entry into the promised l&. Combining these Old Testament scriptures with insight from the Gospels he reveals the continuing relevance of the exodus story to all who would seek to follow Christ. The author writes: It became the must-have accessory among Christian young people in the 1990s: a rubber wristband cryptically inscribed with the letters WWJD. A hundred years earlier Charles Sheldon American pastor & Christian Socialist had written a book entitled What Would Jesus Do? & the initials on the wristbands picked up just the same question. Whatever situations we face in life
- whatever decisions we are called upon to make
- the issue of WWJD is vital for the Christian disciple. Jesus call after all is to follow me". As a church leader at the time when WWJD wristbands were selling by the truckload I was therefore positive about this simple summons to Christian thinking & discipleship. My only reservation was that WWJD seemed to beg a prior question & one on which our young people appeared increasingly hazy namely " What Did Jesus Do?" Short of marketing my own range of WDJD wristbands there were limited means to get my message across though I mentioned it in the odd sermon at the time. But the danger of asking speculative questions about Jesus without rooting them clearly in the Jesus of the Gospels is a real one. How easy to construct a Jesus of my own making a pocket Jesus (or idol to use the Bibles own term) who conveniently seems to share my views on politics religion money & relationships without making me feel uncomfortable or challenged at all! As we approach Lent the question " What did Jesus do?" yields some interesting answers for the 40 days of Lent reflect the period that Jesus spent in the wilderness following his baptism & before the start of his public ministry. Its a period briefly mentioned by the Gospel writer Mark (1:12
- 13) & described in greater detail by fellow evangelists Matthew (4:1
- 11) & Luke (4:1
- 13). So what did Jesus do in what we could call the first Lent?"




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It is June 1613. Japan is threatened with war & Jack is facing his greatest battle yet. Samurai are taking sides & as the blood begins to flow Jacks warrior training is put to the ultimate test. His survival
- & that of his friends
- depends upon him mastering the Two Heavens the secret sword technique of the legendary samurai Masamoto Takeshi. But first Jack must recover his fathers prize possession from the deadly ninja Dragon Eye. Can Jack defeat his ruthless enemy? Or will the ninja complete his mission to kill the young samurai...

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Way of the Peaceful Warrior" is based on the story of Dan Millman a world champion athlete who journeys into realms of romance & magic light & darkness body mind & spirit. Guided by a powerful old warrior named Socrates & tempted by an elusive playful woman named Joy Dan is led toward a final confrontation that will deliver or destroy him. Readers join Dan as he learns to live as a peaceful warrior. This international bestseller conveys piercing truths & humourous wisdom speaking directly to the universal quest for happiness." ...

This is the official route map covering the 170 miles (274 km) of National Cycle Network between Morecambe on the west coast & Bridlington on the east coast via the historic cities of Lancaster & York
- Sustrans' route NN69. Part of the Challenge" series from Sustrans in a 1:100 000 scale the map shows gradient profiles & visitor information with detailed routes through towns & cities. The route has been developed by Sustrans & offers a new 'coast to coast' cycling adventure through wonderful countryside & heritage. From Morecambe Bay to Bridlington Bay the scenery is varied & beautiful with the Lune Valley Forest of Bowland Yorkshire Dales National Park Vale of York & Yorkshire Wolds
- all enjoyed from cycle paths country lanes & quieter roads. The route is largely waymarked with the familiar blue Sustrans' signs."

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TV programmes like My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding books like Gypsy Boy & the recent disturbances at Dale Farm have created enormous interest in the history & lifestyle of gypsies. Scottish gypsies known as travellers have wandered Scotland's roads & byways for centuries & their turbulent history is captured in this passionate new book by Jess Smith the bestselling author of Jessie's Journey. This is less a conventional history than a personal pilgrimage through the stories songs & culture of a people for whom freedom is more important than security & a campfire under the stars is preferable to a warm hearth within stone walls. Settled society has always discriminated against travellers & Jess tells shocking stories of bullying violence the enforced break-up of families & separate schooling. But drawing on her own & her family's experiences she also captures the magic & drama of days wandering the roads & working the land & brings to life the travellers' rich & vibrant traditions. ...

August 1611. Jack Fletcher is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan
- his beloved father & the crew lie slaughtered by ninja pirates.
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The compelling cult classic now reissued in a brand new edition with a new introduction by Brian Bates. This bestselling fictionalized account of an Anglo-Saxon sorcerer & mystic is based on years of research by psychologist & university professor Brian Bates. An authentic & deeply compelling insight into the spiritual world of the Anglo-Saxons it has inspired thousands of people to learn more about the ancient northern spiritual tradition. This is a spiritual classic! ...

From lightning bolts to robotics bring science to life with incredible experiments. From the principles that explain the world to the theories behind today's fast changing technology help your child discover science in action. Test the theories together with more than 60 hands-on projects & explore amazing images which take you to the cutting-edge of scientific developments. This book is packed with facts about famous scientists new technology & more. ...

What really makes the things around us tick? Did you know that the principle behind the zip fastener also governed the building of the pyramids? Or that the dentists drill is a direct descendant of the first windmill? The inner workings of hundreds of machines & devices are explained in this fun colourful & unique look at technology through time. ...